The Striempel small hydropower station in the municipality of Langnau am Albis in the canton of Zurich generates electricity using the water that feeds the drinking water reservoir. In 2009, the power station was financed by Entegra Wasserkraft AG in return for the rights of use. The company has been operating the power station ever since.
Facts & figures
Plant Type:
Drinking water power plant
Location:
Langnau a. Albis, Switzerland
Number of turbines:
1 Pelton, vertical axis, Sigrist AG
Capacity:
14 kW (0.014 MW)
Shareholding via Entegra:
100 %
Commissioning:
2010
Average annual production:
0.046 GWh
Guided tours:
No
Status:
In service